Parish-Hadley Tree of Life

The legendary interior design firm Parish-Hadley Associates set the standard for American style in the finest homes for more than three decades, from the 1960s through the 1990s. Throughout its colourful history, Parish-Hadley was commissioned by the most prestigious families in the country, from the Kennedys at the White House to the Astors, Rockefellers and Gettys. Yet the fertile partnership between Parish and Hadley also greatly influenced the taste, style, creative process and practices of the designers who worked for them. In this volume, 25 of the most renowned designers relate in detail their personal experiences working at the firm, accompanied by images they have chosen of their own work, past and present, illustrating how their designs were shaped by Parish-Hadley.